April 25, 2016
 Issue 33
Passover 5776/2016
Friday, April 29
10 a.m. - Yom Tov service and Yizkor
 
6:15 p.m. - Simchat Shabbat and Festive Passover Oneg
Share in our festive, fun filled Passover Oneg following Simchat Shabbat
TST Annual Appeal - 100% Community Participation
Have you donated to the annual fund yet? Our goal is to have all members in our community donate to the TST Annual Fund.  Donations can be at any level you are comfortable with. As you know, Tzedakah and giving is a key part of our culture and responsibility. Donations to the Annual Fund are the best and most direct way for you to give locally and meaningfully to a Jewish cause with direct impact to you, your family, and your community.

The Temple simply can't continue to grow without everyone's support.  The great news is that like spring, our sacred community is blossoming, with activity, programs, and worship.  We are in process of a senior Rabbi search, shaping the direction of our community for years to come.  Part of the process of attracting the best rabbi will be to demonstrate that we are an active, engaged, and participatory community. We need your help to do this and to meet the budget needs of all the important commitments we have made.

Now is a unique opportunity to amplify the impact of your donation. We have a family who has generously offered to match donations up to $25,000 from new donors and donors who increase their donations. Please seize this opportunity to participate!
Click here to donate!
Temple Shir Tikva Congregational Survey
Thanks to the many Shir Tikva members who have already completed the online survey that will inform the Rabbi Search Committee about our community's aspirations for its next senior rabbi and for its future. If you haven't already completed the survey, please click on the link below.  This is a great way to have your voice heard in this process, whether you have attended a meeting or not.   Thanks for your participation and support.
 
Click here for survey
 
Temple Shir Tikva Self-Study Congregation Wide "Self-Study" Meeting
Monday, May 2, 7-9 p.m.
Temple Shir Tikva Self-Study  
In our journey toward finding a senior rabbi for the temple we want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to participate and provide input into the process. We've held a series of Community Conversations throughout the month of April, and many of you have contributed valuable information already. Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness as we explore who we are and what we value.
 
All are invited to attend our second Congregation wide Self-Study discussion on Monday, May 2. You are welcome to join in the discussion even if you have already participated at another meeting. Many of our congregants have told us that each meeting they've attended has provided them with greater perspective and insight into our members' thoughts about our strengths, our challenges, and what we want for our future.  
 
 Click here to let us know you will be attending 
 
L'shalom,
Julie Kniznik
Temple President
Reclaiming the Moderate Muslim Voice
Sunday, May 1, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Islamic Center of Boston 
A divide-bridging, awareness-building, community outreach presentation that challenges an existing narrative portraying all Muslims as people of violence and Islam as a religion of hate.
This family-oriented 90-minute workshop will consist of a multimedia presentation, book reading, artifact exhibit, and dialogue designed to further cultural awareness and education.
Everyone interested in the promotion of peace and positive feelings between neighbors and communities is invited to participate.

Questions?  Contact Joyce Pastor, TST Jewish Communal Affairs Chair at jfpastor@yahoo.com or Farhana Zia at  farhanazia@hotmail.com
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David Snyder Memorial Concert
 
Share Community Shabbat: A Special Service with our Neighbors
Friday, May 6, 6:15 p.m.
Shared Community Shabbat: A Special Service with our Neighbors, The Islamic Center of Boston (ICB) 

Shir Tikva will host a Shabbat service welcoming our neighbors from the Islamic Center of Boston. Members of the ICB will participate in the service, which will be followed by a reception at the ICB.

Click here for more information
Questions, email Joyce Pastor at jfpastor@yahoo.com.
Adult Education Presents: Jews From Far Flung Places
Wednesdays, May 11 - June 15, 7:00 p.m.
Temple Shir Tikva is blessed with a community comprised of Jews from many countries. Most of us, however, have more curiosity than knowledge about the history, culture, traditions and religious practices of Jews from lands far away. This program, led by six members of our Shir Tikva community, seeks not only to satisfy your curiosity, but also to broaden your knowledge and deepen your understanding of these aspects of Jewish life in Africa and Eastern Europe.

Our speakers have all done independent historical research for this program, grown up in the 20th century in countries once ruled by colonial empires, monarchies, despots, and dictators. They were close witnesses to the aftermath of WWII and the Cold War. They are all serious, accomplished professionals.

They will speak both about the history and historical context of Jews in their native lands, the attempts by the Jews to adapt to political, ethnic and religious attacks on their  way of life while there. Finally, they will share their Jewish journey to Boston, including the story of their assimilation into American Jewish life.

Speakers will entertain questions from the audience for a reasonable period of time after they conclude their presentations.

There will be no charge for this program.
R.S.V.P. at www.shirtikva.org/jfffp
Building Improvement Committee Congregation-Wide Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.
There will be a meeting with the Temple's architects, Finegold Alexander. All members of the Congregation are invited to meet with the architects to learn more about their ongoing Planning Study, and provide input as to what improvements to our facility are absolutely required, what improvements are desirable, and what improvements the Congregation would like to see. Come and share your ideas.
Bernstein on Broadway
Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m., with dessert reception  
Please join us for a night of songs and joyful celebration presented by the Temple Shir Tikva choir featuring the Broadway music of Leonard Bernstein, honoring the original members of our Temple choir.  
We invite you to participate with us in a fun evening of tribute to those whose artistry and voices have uplifted us all.  
$18 per person ticket price

In addition to purchasing tickets, we request that you consider a donation of $36 or higher, to honor all of our choir members and music staff for their dedication and service to the temple. You will be listed as a supporter in the evening's program book, and your donation will benefit the TST Annual Fund. 

Click here to purchase a ticket or make a donation by May 15  for an amazing evening of song and celebration.
Contact Susan Benjamin at susan.benjamin71@gmail.com or Candy Steingisser at candacels@comcast.net for information.
Annual TST Family Golf and Tennis Outing
Monday, June 20, Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson
The Annual TST Family Golf and Tennis Outing is fast approaching and the time to sign up is NOW!

This year not only is the event in a great (new) location, there are activities for the entire family:
  • Golf for the usual participants - everyone welcome
  • Tennis courts for tennis players of all ages
  • NEW - Mah Jongg Tournament
  • Olympic size swimming pool for all members of the family
  • Adult Jacuzzi and baby pool
  • Dinner
The golf tournament will feature a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and is open to golfers of all abilities.
Tennis, swimming and access to club facilities will go on all afternoon.

For everyone, afternoon activities will be followed by dinner and a silent auction.  

Non-TST members are welcome too - bring your friends.
Check out the club website at here  and sign up today!

Contact Scott Shapiro with any questions: scottgshapiro@gmail.com
Regularly Scheduled Services
Simchat Shabbat, Friday, 6:15 p.m.

Early Shacharit, followed by Torah study, Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Yeladim (Tot Shabbat) - 1st  Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m.

In Our Congregation
R'fuah Sh'lema...
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with those that are ill:
  
Abba Noach ben Yehudit
Maureen Andreassi  
Aryeh ben Raizel
Aviva bat Miriam
Sean Bilodeau
Henry Buianowski  
Joan Carlton
Ray Cue
Janet Decker
Devora Sharon bat Kailua Sora
Aliza Dorfman
Roseann Dunn   
Murray Finkel
Mildred Field
Robert Friedman
Gittel Leah bat Sarah Faige     
Gedalia ben Rut  
HaRav David Hillel ben Chaya Brina 
HaRav Mordecai ben Chana 
Ethan Kadish 
Vivienne Kalman
Stan Kaplan
Edith Kaye
Wanda Kolofoff
Lenore Larkin
Luke Lorio
Yonina bat Manya
Rachel Marker
Mendel Peretz ben Ita Chana  
Leo Miller
Christopher Montgomery 
 
  
  
Nachama bat Trayna Raizel
Jeremy Pivor
Pam Pingeton 
Shayndl bat Mina v'Beryl
Stacey Roswell
Rhoda Sakowitz
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Mollie Silverman
Jim Solomon
Harvey Spencer
Heidi Tissenbaum
Tzipporah Gittel bat Rut
Sheila Rouslin Welt
Jan Whitzman  
Merle Zabusky
David Zeff
Nathalie Zeff
  
  
  
Mazel Tov...  

  • Don Schuler and Joan Blair on the wedding of their son, Steven Schuler to Serena Shulman

  • Jerry and Susan Haber on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Lem Haber, son of Douglas Haber and Michelle Leung
  • Jeff and Laraine Levy on the birth of Jeff's granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth Byrne, daughter of Michael and Rebecca Byrne
  • Bruce and Debbie Tofias, on the engagement of their daughter, Shaina Tofias to Matthew McMahon
  • Wayne and Judy Keseberg, on the birth their grandson, Beorn Caesar Welch, son of Joseph and Joanna Welch
Condolences...  
  • Jill Katz on the death of her father, Bernard Freedman 

  • Frank Malkin on the death of his father, Meyer (Mike) Malkin

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